Indicator 8.1.1 of 1: National Distribution: The number of products, courses, and/or degree programs developed for delivery statewide or nationally will increase.

Targets and Performance Data

Assessment of Progress

Sources and Data Quality

Number of products, courses/modules and webobjects.

Year

Actual Performance

Performance Targets

2000

372

2001

564

465

Status: Target exceeded.

Explanation: Projects were in their first and second year of activity. Year 2001 data are from the 29 funded projects in FY 1999 and the second cohort funded in FY 2000. Both cohorts show progress in line with project goals. Seven projects funded in FY 2001 are in start up mode.

Additional Source Information: Data will be supplied by grantees and independent evaluators; selected data are verified by third party evaluator under contract with FIPSE/LAAP.

Frequency: Annually.Collection Period: 2001 - 2002.Data Available: January 2003.Validated By: Experienced Public/Private Entity.
Data will be supplied by grantees and independent evaluators; selected data are verified by third party evaluator under contract with FIPSE/LAAP.

Limitations: Revised annual reports with better defined variables; all data verified with third party evaluator interview.

Objective 2 of 5: INCREASE ACCESS TO ASYNCHRONOUS DISTANCE EDUCATION FOR DIVERSE GROUPS OF LEARNERS, ESPECIALLY TO PREPARE THEM FOR WORK IN TECHNICAL AND OTHER AREAS OF CRITICAL SHORTAGE OR FOR THE CHANGING REQUIREMENTS OF FIELDS.

Indicator 8.2.1 of 2: Number of "underserved" students: The number of underserved students enrolled each year will increase--that is, individuals with disabilities, in remote areas, welfare recipients or displaced workers, underrepresented populations (Native American, Hispanic, African American), and other adults not otherwise able to participate in postsecondary education.

Targets and Performance Data

Assessment of Progress

Sources and Data Quality

Number of Underserved Students

Year

Actual Performance

Performance Targets

2000

6,919

2001

1,629

Status: Unable to judge.

Explanation: Year 2000 baseline data are from 29 projects funded in FY 1999. For 2001 data, we revised the reporting format, refined the definition of variables, asked for an unduplicated head count, and asked for hard data rather than estimates. Consequently, few projects were able to report data.

Additional Source Information: Data will be supplied by grantees and independent evaluators.

Limitations: Few projects have been able to gather and report these data.

Indicator 8.2.2 of 2: Course Completion Rate: The number of students who enroll in and complete courses or training programs will increase.

Targets and Performance Data

Assessment of Progress

Sources and Data Quality

Percentage completing courses/module/training programs

Year

Actual Performance

Performance Targets

Completion of module

Completion of courses

Completion of module

Completion of courses

2000

100

85.20

2001

100

86

Continuous Improvement

Status: Positive progress toward target.

Explanation: Projects were in their first and second year of activity. Year 2001 data are from the 29 projects funded in FY 1999 and the second cohort funded in FY 2000; progress is in lines with the program goals. (The rates are well above the norm for web-based instruction.). Seven projects funded in FY 2001 are in startup mode.

Indicator 8.3.1 of 1: Competency-based: The number of courses that base assessment on student competency, rather than on traditional units of instruction, will increase.

Targets and Performance Data

Assessment of Progress

Sources and Data Quality

Number of courses, modules, and programs

Year

Actual Performance

Performance Targets

2000

55

2001

26

Status: Unable to judge.
2001 reflects new baseline data.

Explanation: Year 2001 data are from the 29 projects funded in FY 1999 and the second cohort funded in FY 2000; progress is in line with the program goals. Seven projects funded in FY 2001 are in startup mode. For 2001 data, we revised reporting (as with 2.1) and resulting target.

Explanation: New program; Projects are still in early funding period; baseline data on this indicator will not be available until 29 FY 1999 programs have completed their funding period in FY 2002 and been self-sustaining for two years thereafter. In their first or second year, several projects have already expanded, demonstrating progress in line with program goals.

Explanation: Projects are in their first year of activity. Year 2000 baseline data will be from 29 projects funded in FY 1999, who have completed one year and eleven projects funded in FY 2000 who are in start-up mode. Initial data from projects funded show 100% satisfaction with available assistance from LAAP staff. Target for project director's satisfaction ranges from 95-100%.